Apple Strudel

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (1/2 of 17.3-oz package) (thawed)
• 3 large Granny Smith Apples (peeled, cored, thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup pecan pieces
• 1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour (plus additional for dusting)
• 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp apple pie spice
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tbsp water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   On a non-stick surface dusted with flour, roll the puff pastry into a 12 x 16-inch rectangle.

3. 3

   In a medium size mixing bowl, toss together the apples, raisins, pecans, flour, sugar and apple pie spice until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Arrange on the shortest end leaving 1/4-inch border on each side. Roll jelly roll style, ending seam side down.

5. 5

   Pinch to seal the ends and tuck the ends under. Carefully move to the baking sheet.

6. 6

   Use a sharp knife to cut 4 or 5 slits in top.

7. 7

   Best together egg and water then brush strudel on all sides.

8. 8

   Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Let cool for 15 minutes then use a sharp knife to cut into 10 equal portions.

9. 9

   Serve warm or at room temperature with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.